Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 144 is 23472.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 163 and 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 19 = 7 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 15 | 240 |
| 113 and 114 | 12882 |
| 60 and 31 | 1860 |
| 117 and 10 | 1170 |
| 163 and 55 | 8965 |